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FP59 MCZ

2013 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,528 mi
Last recorded78,528 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 MCZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 78,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 77,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in headlamp beam pattern still ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2023 73,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Dec 2023 73,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2022 68,393 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2021 62,704 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Nov 2021 62,704 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment first 6 of 9 notches is free travel (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 58,921 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 May 2019 51,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 43,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front jacking point rubber missing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 May 2017 34,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 26,991 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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FP59 MCZ is a 2013 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 64,950 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP59 MCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP59 MCZ registered?

FP59 MCZ is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 6 June 2013.

Is FP59 MCZ safe to buy?

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